1. Welcome to Junior Senior Planning Night

2. Cindy Giles (Dept. Chair)Co- D Lyndsey Dombroski A- Ci Heather Minsker E-J Peg RealeK-M Tracy Tyo N (Gifted) Maureen MarvinO-Sa (ELL) Deb Wessman Sc– Z

3.  On-Line Resources ◦ GCHS Website ◦ Student Services Website ◦ Parent Portal  Upcoming Events  Graduation Requirements ◦ Grade Point Averages  Dual Enrollment Opportunities  College Admissions Application Process ◦ What are Colleges / Universities looking for? ◦ SAT/ACT  Paying for College ◦ Bright Futures Scholarships ◦ Local/State/National Scholarships ◦ Financial Aid Process - FAFSA  NCAA – College Athletics

5.  Daily Announcements  Running Calendar  Check Grades ◦ https://collierschools.com https://collierschools.com ◦ Log into ‘Parent Portal’ or ‘Student Portal’  Find Teachers/Staff Email Addresses  Activities/Athletics / Clubs  And so much more……………

7. www.collierschoools/gch.com

8.  PSAT: October 19 th, 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program for Juniors. All Juniors received letters sent home in English Classes 9/23/2016. Juniors who scored in top 76% on last year’s PSAT are invited to take PSAT at no cost. Students must return letter with parent signature to by September 30 th. Juniors who did not score in the top 76% can opt into testing. Must return signed letter with $15.00 check made payable to CCPS by September 30 th. Limited seats.

9. Upcoming Events…….  College Visits @ GCHS ◦ Concentration September – October  See Student Services – Events Page  Oct. 10: Florida Gulf Coast University  Oct. 11: Johns Hopkins University  Oct. 17: Ave Maria University  Oct. 28: University of Southern California

10. English4.0 credits Math (Algebra 1 /Geometry)4.0 credits Science (Biology & 2 Other Lab Sciences)3.0 credits Social Studies (WH, USH, Econ/Gov)3.0 credits Fine/Performing/Practical Arts1.0 credit HOPE 1.0 credit Elective Credits8.0 credits Total Credits 24.0 credits 2.0 Grade Point Average Pass Algebra I EOC Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment Take One Online Course: (Econ/Gov @ GCH are taught at GCH in an online format) Take Alg I, Geometry, Biology, US History EOC (If Applicable: Alg II EOC) Note: Additional courses are required for SUS admissions. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO GRADUATE

11. State Unweighted GPA County Weighted GPA Bright Futures recalculated “Academic Core” GPA

12. GPA Requirements-Unweighted Cumulative GPA  3.5 for Sophomores  3.0 for Juniors and Seniors Minimum standardized test scores:  NEW SAT (March 2016 & after) : Reading Test Score 24, Math Test Score 24  ACT: English 17, Reading 19, and Math 19 (MAT 1033) or Math 23 for College Algebra Mac 1105  PERT: Reading 106, Writing 103, Math 114

13. The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE): Full time program limited to qualified junior and senior high school students. Can not take any courses at GCHS. Public Information Meetings: (http://www.fgcu.edu/ACE/)  3.7 weighted academic GPA and 3.0 unweighted GPA.  Minimum Standardized Test Scores: ACT : 23 Composite Minimums: Math 20, Reading 20, English 20 ‘NEW’ SAT (March 2016 & After): Composite Score: 1070 combined Evidence Based Reading / Writing & Math Minimums: Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 500 Math Score: 500

14.  Saturday October 15, 2016 ◦ EAGLE EXPO  Tuesday October 25, 2016 ◦ Seider Hall Room 114 ◦ 7:00 P.M.  Monday November 7, 2016 ◦ Marieb Hall Room 200 ◦ 7:00 P.M.

15. Admission Officers asked us to make it clear to the parents and students: If you choose to do dual enrollment you will start your college transcript and grade point average the minute you earn your first dual enrollment credit.

16. www.collegeboard.orgwww.act.org SATACT Test DateDeadlineLate Fee Deadline SEPT 10, 2016 AUG 5, 2016 AUG 19, 2016 OCT 22, 2016 SEPT 16, 2016 SEPT 30, 2016 DEC 10, 2016 NOV 4, 2016 NOV 18, 2016 FEB 11, 2017 JAN 13, 2017 JAN 20, 2017 APRIL 8, 2017 MAR 3, 2017 JUNE 10, 2017 MAY 5, 2017 MAY 19, 2017 Test DateTestDeadlineLate Fee OCT 1, 2016 SAT I SAT II Sept 1, 2016 Sept 20, 2016 NOV 5, 2016 SAT I SAT II Oct 7, 2016 Oct 25, 2016 DEC 3, 2016 SAT I SAT II Nov 3, 2016 Nov 22, 2016 JAN 21, 2017 SAT I SAT II Jan 3, 2017 Jan 10, 2017 MAR 11, 2017 SAT I SAT II Feb 10, 2017 Feb 28, 2017 MAY 6, 2017 SAT I SAT II April 7, 2017 April 25, 2017 JUNE 3, 2017 SAT I SAT II May 9, 2017 May 24, 2017

17. 1. Applications completed by student on College/University website. 2. ACT and SAT testing scores: must be officially sent from act.org and collegeboard.org. 3. Transcripts.

18.  12 SUS Schools  Applications are on school’s websites  Watch Deadlines to Apply  Fall Priority Deadlines: ◦ FSU 10/19/2016 ◦ UF 11/1/2016  SUS Matrix: http://www.flbog.edu/about/cod/asa/admiss ionstour.php

19. Look @ School Websites to see what type of application is required. Common Application CommonApp.org is currently accepted by over 450 colleges and universities; many of these are private schools. The idea was to make the admissions process more uniform and save students time in entering the same information over and over. Boston University, University of Michigan etc. Send.EDU

20.  UF, FSU Require  SSAR is an online form where you enter your high school and dual enrollment courses/grades as well as your 12 th grade courses in progress.  It is recommended that you get a unofficial transcript from Student Services Office to complete the SSAR.  Look to see more SUS Schools move towards using SSAR in future.

21. Look at Funding Sources Including:  Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program  Local Scholarships  Federal Student Financial Aid  Scholarships through Colleges/Universities  National Scholarships

23. Please check official Bright Futures Website for more specifics and any potential changes. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

24.  The application/registration process begins October1 st of students senior year.  Seniors complete BF Application (FL Financial Aid Application) in Gov’t/ Econ Classes in Fall.  Registration Instructions are also available on the GCHS Counselor Website under Scholarships/Bright Futures Registration Instructions.  The application must be completed in order to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarships.  SENIORS TAKING GOV’T/ECON ON FLVS OR D/E?? PLEASE COMPLETE BF APPLICATION @ HOME OR CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR.

25.  COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE NOT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.  New State Policy effective September 2016. (Does not effect hours earned prior to Sept. 2016)  Non-profit organization or may include a business or government internship or activity on behalf of a candidate for public office.  The site is related to service, humanitarian/caring, community needs.  PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING: MUST COMPLETE PRE-APPROVAL VOLUNTEER REQUEST FORM. Have signed by counselor. ◦ Students are now required to identify a social or civic issue, or a professional area of interest and plan via the pre-approval volunteer request form. ◦ Pre-Approval Forms available on Guidance Website or in the Student Services Office.

26. Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance: http://www.collierschools.com/Page/4914 www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org Florida Financial Aid Application (BF Application): Screens students for: Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Talented 20 Program State Grant and Scholarship Programs

29.  Complete FAFSA ◦ Oct. 1, 2016 FAFSA available for 2017-2018 academic year ◦ Create Student and Parent / Guardian Pin ◦ Complete FAFSA – FREE APPLICATION!

31.  In order to play college sports, students must register with NCAA  http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.com/ (online registration); the fee is $70.00. http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.com/  Athletes must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse and meet academic and athletic requirements.  A copy of the NCAA release must be given to Data Entry Clerk in Student Services for transcripts to be released to colleges and coaches

32.  Check School Website for Daily Announcements and Upcoming Events.  Check Student Services and District Website for College, Dual Enrolment and Scholarship Information.  Check w/ the Admissions Offices of the Schools you wish to attend to make sure you are meeting all deadlines and requirements.  Now we will turn the evening over to Ms. Peterson!